What negative gearing and CGT changes will mean for rental prices
The federal government is expected to use next week’s budget to wind back negative gearing and the capital…
Push to double Labor’s $10 billion housing fund as demand soars for social housing
Homelessness and domestic violence bodies are pushing the federal government to commit at least $10 billion of extra…
How do negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts work?
A tax shake-up is coming. Next week’s federal budget will include changes to the capital gains tax, negative…
Albanese government axes funding for $45 billion Inland Rail project linking Melbourne to Brisbane
The federal government has halted plans for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, amid concerns the project could…
Treasurer gives reality check on Anthony Albanese’s hopes for universal child care legacy
The federal treasurer has lowered expectations for major reform to child care in the near future, pointing to…
Have your say: What would you like to see in the 2026 federal budget?
This year’s federal budget comes amid difficult global economic circumstances due to the war in the Middle East…
Australian investors back CGT reform as data reveals $19bn windfall
An Australian investor has warned the housing market has become the country’s “national sport”, as new data reveals…
Labor pursuing massive tax changes ahead of federal budget
Labor has been examining a broad package of tax reforms ahead of the May 12 federal budget, with…
New inflation data drops tomorrow. Be ready with Sensible Emily’s hip pocket guide to the CPI
Hi, I’m Emily Stewart and I’m here to help you over the next couple of weeks as we…
Budget is in the dark as Hormuz oil crisis upends economic outlook
It looks like the 2026 federal budget will have to be prepared over the next fortnight with the…
Interest rates, inflation: Crucial two weeks loom for Aussie households
Australian households face a critical fortnight with inflation data, the RBA interest rate decision and the federal budget…
Government backs down on charging older Australians $50/hour for showers
The federal government has moved to dump a controversial decision that saw some older Australians charged $50 an…